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Business, Spoken

Deadspin’s New Owners Reveal Their Plans: Betting Content—but No AI

May 16, 2024
Debates over DeadSpin's future under Lineup Publishing, focusing on gambling content and avoiding AI. Ethical concerns on merging gambling and journalism, strategic shift towards human-written content.
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Quick takeaways

  • The new owners of Deadspin plan to focus on betting content to align with the rise of sports betting industry.
  • Deadspin's firm rejection of AI-generated content sets it apart, emphasizing a return to quality human-generated journalism.

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Plans of DeadSpin's New Ownership Revealed

DeadSpin's future under new ownership by Lineup Publishing, with a focus on gambling content but a commitment against AI-generated posts, has caused concern among former contributors due to the site's tumultuous history. The new owner, Tim Booker, clarifies that the temporary deletions of content were migration errors, assuring that posts have been restored. Despite criticisms and controversies surrounding DeadSpin, Lineup aims to maintain the blog's essence while incorporating lifestyle and pop culture stories.

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